Illinois Compiled Statutes 215 ILCS 5/116 – Amendments to articles of incorporation
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 215 ILCS 5/116
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
Whenever the articles of incorporation or articles of association of a foreign or alien company authorized to transact business in this State shall be amended, such company shall, within thirty days after the effective date of such amendment, file with the Director a copy thereof duly authenticated by the proper officer of the state or country under the laws of which such company is organized. The filing of such copy shall not of itself enlarge the authority of the company in the transaction of business in this State, nor authorize such company to transact business in this State under any other name than the name set forth in its certificate of authority.